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Morganton, NC vs Winston-Salem, NC

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- The median age of a home in Morganton is 15.7% older than the median age of a home in Winston-Salem.
 Morganton, NCWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$229,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months24.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock68.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.92.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.8$11.0
 Homes Owned45.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Morganton, NCWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,310$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$840$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,930  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Morganton, NCWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Morganton, NCWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock7.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Morganton, NCWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews
Mike · Morganton, NC
A wonderful place to live in the world
Over 4 years ago

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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martha · Southampton, PA
Life in Morganton
Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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linn · Saint Augustine, FL
Living in Morganton nc
Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews
Emily · Greenville, SC
A sad and corrupt city
Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Charlotte · Winston-Salem, NC
Beautiful and Quiet
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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mary · Terre Haute, IN
Progressive, artsy small city
Over 7 years ago

I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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